How to pronounce prep
Say it like PREP. Prep is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PREP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prep pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PREPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of prep
American and British speakers say prep in essentially the same way: /prɛp/ in the US and /prɛp/ in the UK.
British respelling: PREP.
What does prep mean?
- preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with prep
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prep.
Questions about saying prep
How do you pronounce prep?
Say PREP. The American pronunciation is /prɛp/. In British English it is /prɛp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prep?
Prep is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PREP.
Do Americans and Brits say prep the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɛp/ and the British form is /prɛp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.